Compact and Convenient 1K Apartment in Osaka's Higashinari Ward
This rental apartment offers a compact and efficient living space in Osaka's Higashinari Ward. The unit is a 1K layout with a total private area of 20 sqm (approximately 6.05 tsubo), located on the 6th floor of a 6-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in January 1998. The monthly rent is 51,000 yen with an additional monthly management fee of 6,500 yen. Key financial terms are favorable: there is no key money (礼金無) and no security deposit (敷金・精算無). The apartment includes a balcony with a southern exposure for good natural light.
The property is well-equipped for modern living. Key features include a separate bath and toilet, shower, washbasin, IH cooking heater, closet, shoe box, air conditioning, and a dedicated indoor space for a washing machine. The building offers enhanced security with an auto-lock system, monitor-equipped intercom, and security cameras. It is an all-electric building with an elevator and is located on the top floor. Internet is available with no usage fees, and lighting fixtures are provided.
Special notes from the agent include conditions for early termination: a penalty of two months' rent if terminated within the first year, or one month's rent if terminated before two years. Bicycle parking is limited to one per household. For corporate contracts, the key money is two months' rent and an early termination fee of one month's rent applies if within the first year. Additional move-in costs include a pest control (photocatalyst plan) fee of 33,000 yen and a cleaning fee of 55,000 yen. Use of a guarantee company is mandatory. The initial contract period is two years, with a renewal fee equivalent to one month of the new rent.
Located in Osaka's vibrant east side, the apartment is a short 5-minute walk from Midoribashi Station, served by both the Osaka Metro Chuo Line and the Imazatosuji Line, providing excellent access to the city center. The area is convenient, with a Seven-Eleven convenience store and a Life supermarket within 350 meters. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Osaka Castle Park, one of Japan's most famous landmarks, was the site of the pivotal Summer Siege in 1615 which consolidated Tokugawa rule. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Osaka Castle, a magnificent reconstruction surrounded by expansive gardens and a museum detailing the region's samurai history.
